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Dr. Amilcare Gentili, MD

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    Overview

    Amilcare Gentili, MD, is a board-certified radiologist. His specific areas of interest include musculoskeletal tumors, sport medicine, arthritis and musculoskeletal MR imaging. As a professor in the Department of Radiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Gentili is actively involved in the Radiology Residency Program and the Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship Program. Dr. Gentili has coauthored numerous abstracts, book chapters, and articles related to musculoskeletal imaging. He also reviews for the American Journal of Roentgenology and is an editor for eMedicine.Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, he served as an Associate Professor of Radiological Sciences at UCLA and the Assistant Chief of Radiology at VA West Los Angeles Medical Center. Dr. Gentili completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at University Hospitals of Cleveland, as well as a residency in nuclear medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, where he served as chief resident. He earned his medical degree from University of Pavia in Italy. Dr. Gentili is board-certified in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and clinical informatics.UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/radiology/Pages/default.aspx.

    Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

    Radiologist

    Education & Training

    Univ Hosp Of Cleveland, Diagnostic Radiology (Residency)

    University Hosps (Internship)

    Medical Degree - University of Pavia, School of Medicine, Pavia, Italy

    Other Degree - Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL

    Other Degree - University Hospital, Cleveland

    Medical Degree - Radiologist

    Medical Degree - Professor of Radiology

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Nuclear Medicine

    American Board of Radiology

    Languages

    Italian

    Medical Procedures Performed

    procedures performed by a Radiologist, like Dr. Amilcare Gentili, may include:

    CT Scan - Lungs, CT Scan - Heart (Coronary CTA), CT Scan - Head, CT Scan - Teeth (Dental Scan), CT Scan - Virtual Colonoscopy, CT Scan - Whole Body Scan, CT Scan - Other, MRI - Brain, MRI - Breast, MRI - Back / Spine, MRI - Other, PET / CT Scan, X-ray, Mammography - No Breast Cancer History, Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan, Sonography, Radiology Consultation, MRI - Brain, Mammography - With Breast Cancer History, SPECT Scan, PET Scan, Interventional Radiology Treatment, Angiography, Embolization, IVC Filter Insertion, MRI - Spinal Cord, CT Scan - Spinal Cord, MRI Angiography, CT Angiography, Mesenteric Angiography, Barium Swallow, Calcium CT Scan, Leg Venous Doppler, KG Arterial Doppler, Neurosonology Consultation, Myelogram, TIPS / Biliary Interventions, Ventilation / Perfusion Scan, CT Scan - Abdominal / Pelvic, CT Scan - Chest, Dialysis Catheter Placement, Drainage of Abscess, Feeding Tube Placement, Fluoroscopy, Line Insertion, MRI - Abdomen / Pelvis, MRI - Head, MRI - Knee, MRI - Shoulder, Bone Scan, Brain / Spinal Cord Biopsy, Pelvic Ultrasound, Radiofrequency Ablation, Radioimmunotherapy, Cryoablation, Interventional Radiology Consultation, Cone Beam CT, Arthrography, Sialography, Skeletal Imaging, Hybrid Imaging, Renal Function Imaging, Urinary Tract Imaging, Abdominal Imaging, Molecular Imaging, Chemoembolization, Digital Radiography, Radioembolization, Image-Guided Cancer Therapy, Thrombectomy, Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Diagnostic Radiology, EOS Imaging, Drug-Eluting Bead Therapy, Abdominal Radiology Consultation, Intravascular Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology Follow Up, Needle Biopsy, Lung Biopsy, Bone Biopsy, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening, Fistulagram and Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

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    Insurances

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    Locations

    Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health

    9300 Campus Point Drive

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 657-7000

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    UC San Diego Health

    200 West Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (858) 657-7000

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Amilcare Gentili accepting new patients?

    Yes, Amilcare Gentili is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Amilcare Gentili offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gentili's office at (858) 657-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    Does Amilcare Gentili offer telehealth appointments?

    Please contact Dr. Gentili's office at (858) 657-7000 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which language(s) does Amilcare Gentili speak?

    Amilcare Gentili speaks English and Italian.

    Which board certifications does Amilcare Gentili have?

    Amilcare Gentili is certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine and American Board of Radiology.

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